[Blind Gossip] You may know Shailene Woodley from her roles in Divergent, The Fault In Our Stars, or Big Little Lies.
Woodley just did an interview in which she teased a myriad of problems that she has kept a secret until now.
In an interview with The New York Times, Woodley cited both a terrible health problem and an abusive relationship she had that nearly ended her career.
I haven’t spoken much about this yet publicly, and I will one day, but I was very, very sick in my early 20s.
What health problem? She’ll talk about it one day. But not now. Okay, she’ll talk about it a little bit now. But not really. But please pay attention to her.
While I was doing the Divergent movies and working hard, I also was struggling with a deeply personal, very scary physical situation.
Before we get to Shailene’s deeply personal, very scary situation, let us take a moment to look at Theo James in Divergent.
Anyway, back to Shailene’s drama.
In my late teens, I had a strong idea of my identity and the meaning of my life, but then I went through an abusive relationship. That combined with, honestly, the commercial success I had in this industry began to wear on my strength. My 20s felt a little bit like being in a washing machine, where you’re being thrown all over the place.
What abusive relationship? Nope, she’s not going to talk about that either. Well, just a little bit. But not really.
Because of that, I said no to a lot of opportunities because I needed to get better, and those jobs ended up going to peers of mine who I love.
She was too successful. She had so many opportunities. Everyone wanted to hire her. But they couldn’t. Because she had all these secret problems.
That was combined with my own internal process of, ‘Am I going to survive what I’m going through right now and ever be healthy, or even have the opportunity to work on projects I’m passionate about again because of the situation I’m in?’ I was in a place where I had no choice but to just surrender and let go of my career.
What the heck was the point of this interview?
Normally, Woodley would be gearing up for a press tour to promote her new film, “Endings, Beginnings,” but with theaters closed down, the movie will now debut April 17 on digital and on demand May 1.
Ahhh. She has a new film to promote! That explains a lot.
In the past few years, Woodley has also talked about her drinking, her bisexuality, and her desire to be in an open relationship. She typically brings up these topics at the same time she is promoting something. In this case, it’s a straight-to-TV movie with Sebastian Stan (Gossip Girl) and Jamie Dornan (Fifty Shades of Gray).
We do not know to which faction Woodley belongs. However, she is clearly looking for some attention right now. So, feel free to speculate about her problems, her relationships, and her career!
Similar: The Yes The Maybe And The No
1. What was Shailene Woodley’s health problem?
2. With whom was she in an abusive relationship?
3. On a scale of 1-10, how talented is she as an actress?
[Optional] 4. Do you want another season of Big Little Lies?
dingus says
I remember reading years ago that she had to wear a back brace for scoliosis, perhaps that’s the illness she’s referring to?
Caz1310 says
1. Fake. These celebrities who make up issues to hide what they’re really doing are insulting to people who really have issues.
2. Fake
3. 2 she was really bad in Divergent.
Caz1310 says
And she’s surprisingly frumpy for someone so young.
JipJip says
Some of this may be BS, maybe a bit exaggerated, BUT if there is a modicum of truth in there about mental health and abuse issues, then I say Bravo to her for taking time to sort it out.
Sometimes it’s important to take a moment to reset.
blablabla123 says
Actually, I felt like the timing was more about how a video of her ex Ezra Miller choking a random girl in Iceland caused a stir on Twitter earlier this month .. I don’t know if he is the ex she is referring to but that’s where my mind went.
pricey524 says
Let me guess…another celebrity with Lyme disease
twinklefairy12 says
1. What was Shailene Woodley’s health problem? I know she had scoliosis, but maybe an eating disorder along with it.
2. With whom was she in an abusive relationship? nahko bear or ezra miller?
3. On a scale of 1-10, how talented is she as an actress? 4
KarmaFlower says
1. I would say anorexia, bulimia, dysmorphic disorder. Abusive relationship + industry pressures + being younger/still maturing brain could = the only thing she could control was food in/out/how she sees herself. 2. No idea who she has dated. 3. A struggling 7 w potential to be much more. 4. Would depend on the writing & story arc a LOT plus those actors wanting to be there. Idts.
cestmoilina says
1. What was Shailene Woodley’s health problem? I’d say anxiety or lyme
2. With whom was she in an abusive relationship? no clue
3. On a scale of 1-10, how talented is she as an actress? around 6 – 6.5
patata says
Without reading the blind the title alone made me think ‘Does she have a project to promote?’
1. A very serious case of Teasingnitis
2. Her own mind
3. 5ish; she was miscast in ‘Big Little Lies’ and the weakest in the ensemble. She used to be promising as a young teen actor, but her fading onscreen appeal has become obvious in the Trilogy
4. I have only watched the first season, so not really
Lby54229 says
Depression.
Shailene Woodley was her own abuser.
4-5 rating (she is still young and can get better).
No.
Yitty Bossy says
Lol
She is totally annoying. I read some of these quotes before this item and I was asking myself, She will reveal later what her problems were? Is the whole world really waiting on her to open up? Re-gosh-darn-diculous
WhoMe says
1. Something self inflicted
2. No idea
3. About a 2
4. Please no. First was excellent, second was terrible.
letinstar says
Sebastian Stan and Jamie Dornan…YUM
I know nothing about Shailene Woodley and I’m ok with that.
Lby54229 says
Depression – all of these Hollyweird actors and acrresses are depressed.
Abuser- ???
Talent – I wouldn’t know
Big Little Lies – Take it or leave it. Besides, Laura Dern is the best thing about that show.
FairyMay9 says
Attn-seekers make me nuts.
ItsBouquet says
1 Drug abuse.
2. Herself
3. 2
4. I’ve never watched it.
5. Can we talk about that monstrosity scarf dress??? What purple monster did she skin to get that?
stickaforkinit says
Just no. Not interested. Tired of these thirsty celebs who throw out their stories of abuse and addictions or their coronavirus “to help” others when in reality its manufactured or at the very least exaggerated to get attention and nothing more.
charlene2345 says
1. My guess is an eating disorder. Back in 2014, she was scary thin with zero muscle tone.
2. My guess is either Ansel Elgort (sp?) or Theo James.
3. She’s okay, I guess but I’ve only ever seen her on “Big Little Lies” and “The Descendants.”
[Optional] 4. No! The first one was great, second season was terrible.
Melvin says
On a scale of 1-10, how talented is she as an actress? 3, maybe.
Midwestgurl says
1. Anorexia
2. No idea
3 about a 6
4. Watching season 1 right now via Amazon on limited free HBO. Get back with me in 2 weeks. Ha!
beachchick218 says
I have never seen her in anything. Honestly, I don’t even know who she is. But, it amazes me that all these entertainers think we care about their problems.
They are paid to entertain. So, entertain! Don’t drag us down with your woes. You’re not family or friends so leave us alone and talk to someone who cares about you.
WorkHardBeNice says
Geez Louise, could she be any more secretive?
Only way she could be more shady is to NOT show us baby Archie!
*I think she has Lyme disease.
*That Volavola dude threw hands.
*As an actress she’s meh.
MaryQuiteContrary says
1. What was Shailene Woodley’s health problem? – Anorexia and/or bulimia
2. With whom was she in an abusive relationship? – Ezra Miller seems psychologically off so he’s my guess.
3. On a scale of 1-10, how talented is she as an actress? – 7
[Optional] 4. Do you want another season of Big Little Lies? – No, they should have stopped after one season, the second season was weak.
The Big D says
I have no idea what her problems are but I think she is a horrible actress-I would give her a 4. She is OK is some things but I felt she ruined Big Little Lies.
melrose71 says
I wondered what the point of the interview was myself when I read about it this weekend. She said she had problems, but wouldn’t share. Then hon keep your mouth shut unless you’re ready to talk about it.
1. What was Shailene Woodley’s health problem? Don’t know. Anorexia?
2. With whom was she in an abusive relationship? Not sure.
3. On a scale of 1-10, how talented is she as an actress? 6
[Optional] 4. Do you want another season of Big Little Lies? Season 2 wasn’t as great as season 1 but…
I Am PunkA says
BiPolar. Obvious she has some mental health issues. And it’s a hop topic to say you have now for attention. Selena Gomez just admitted it.
Nahko Bear.
7
Naw.
Theaterfan says
1) Depression
2) Have no idea
3) 4
munkeemunkee says
1. What was Shailene Woodley’s health problem? Bi-polar disorder and/or addiction.
2. With whom was she in an abusive relationship? Wild guess Tobias Eaton?
3. On a scale of 1-10, how talented is she as an actress? 5
4. No.
zappy2050 says
1. What was Shailene Woodley’s health problem? ANSWER – Bull, trying to get attention.
2. With whom was she in an abusive relationship? ANSWER – Bull, trying to get attention.
3. On a scale of 1-10, how talented is she as an actress? ANSWER – 6